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A Prayer In The Time Of Coronavirus
Almighty and all loving God,
Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
We pray to you through Christ the Healer
for those who suffer from the Coronavirus Covid19 virus
in Ireland and across the world.
We pray too for all who reach out
to those who mourn the loss of each and every person
who has died as a result of contacting the disease.
Give wisdom to policymakers, skill to healthcare professionals and researchers,
comfort to everyone in distress, and a sense of calm to us all
n these days of uncertainty and distress.
This we ask in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord,
who showed compassion to the outcast,
acceptance to the rejected,
and love to those to whom no love was shown. Amen.
Archbishop Michael Jackson Dublin and Glendalough
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Gender Based Violence
Lord of justice and mercy,
draw us close to those who hurt.
Let us reach out our hands in your name
to share the sorrow and lessen the pain.
Lord of justice and mercy
lengthen our strides to march for good.
Clothe our feet with your living Word
to trample the works of unrighteousness.
Lord of justice and mercy
knit us together as the body of Christ
that we may speak out with one accord
for the kingdom of God to prevail.
Amen
SEPTEMBER
- 3 September
All Welcome. Cashel, Ferns & Ossory with Connor
- 12 September
Mothers’ Union All-Ireland Unit Meetings
Finance & Central ServicesAction & Outreach
MEETINGS CANCELLED
All Ireland Trustees ZOOM Meeting
Mothers’ Union Baby Changing and Feeding Facilities
Ballintrane, Fenagh, Co Carlow
CANCELLED DUE TO Covid-19 Virus
- 15-17 September
Mothers’ Union Baby Changing and Feeding Facilities
Ballintrane, Fenagh, Co Carlow
CANCELLED DUE TO Covid-19 Virus
- 25 & 26 September
Mothers’ Union General Meeting Belfast
CANCELLED DUE TO Covid-19 Virus
FAIRTRADE
- 25 September 2020 ~ MacMillan Coffee Morning -
Nothing stops a Coffee Morning! Host a Coffee Morning your way this September, or whenever works best.
You’ll be helping millions of people living with cancer.
Bake up some Fairtrade goodies and learn about Fairtrade coffee in the process with Samuel's Fairtrade Story.
OCTOBER
- 1 October
All Welcome. Clogher with Tuam, Killala & Achonry
- 3 October
Mothers’ Union All-Ireland Unit Meetings
Faith & Policy
Fundraising & Communication
CANCELLED
FAIRTRADE
- 7 October 2020 ~ World Cotton Day
Take your students on a surprising journey from cotton to science using this teaching kit from YMI.
Alternatively, use our Fairtrade Schools film 'Unravelling the Thread' to understand the impacts of fast fashion.
- 10 October
All-Ireland Trustees 10.30 a.m.
St. Michan’s Church, Dublin
CANCELLED
- 14 October
FAIRTRADE
- 16 October 2020 ~ World Food Day
Celebrate by taking part in the World Food Day Poster contest (Age 5-19), closing date 6 November 2020.
Use our films to learn about the people who grow our food and drink and create a poster of your favourite food hero at work!
NOVEMBER
November
More information to follow
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Base Violence
Mothers’ Union All-Ireland Vigils 2020More information to follow
- 5 November
Mothers’ Union All-Ireland Holy Communion Service
11.15 a.m. Christ Church Cathedral
All Welcome. Cork, Cloyne & Ross with Elphin & Ardagh
- 7 November
- 14 November
All-Ireland Council 10.30 a.m.
Springfield Hotel, Leixlip, Co. Kildare W23 W280
Intercessions: Armagh Readings: Clogher Assisting at Eucharist: Connor Collection: Limerick & Killaloe
CANCELLED (ZOOM Meeting to be arranged)
FAIRTRADE
- Bake a Difference in the Autumn term
On the run up to Christmas, learn about Fairtrade spices, bake some gingerbread and sell it to raise money for Fairtrade - helping us continue to fight for a fairer deal for farmers and workers.
DECEMBER
- 3 December
Christ Church Cathedral
All Welcome
- 5 December
FAIRTRADE
- 10 December 2020 ~ Human Rights Day
How does Fairtrade support children's rights? Find out in Episode 4 of our 'Fairtrade Family Portrait'.
This 3 minute film and accompanying activity pack will teach students about the Fairtrade Premium and how it helps children to exercise their right to an education.
- 15 December ~ International Tea Day
Whether it's sharing a Fairtrade cuppa in the staff room, having a virtual afternoon tea at home or using our range of tea-ching resources in the classroom, have a tea-riffic day on Tuesday 15 December!
2021
"Rebuilding Hope & Confidence"
JANUARY
No Holy Communion Service in Christ
Church Cathedral we pray for the members
in every Branch in our combined Dioceses
Church Cathedral we pray for the members
in every Branch in our combined Dioceses
FEBRUARY
5th -6th February: Mothers’ Union All-Ireland Women’s Getaway
Springfield Hotel, Leixlip, Co. Kildare W23 W280
Springfield Hotel, Leixlip, Co. Kildare W23 W280
NOTE CHANGE OF DATE
FAIRTRADE
- 22 February - 7 March 2021 ~ Fairtrade Fortnight
Our Fairtrade Fortnight learning resources will help you explore how the climate crisis affects farmers overseas and what you can do to make a difference.
JUNE
- 21 June
- 23 June
International Widows Day
JULY
No Holy Communion Service in Christ
Church Cathedral we pray for the members
in every Branch in our combined Dioceses
Church Cathedral we pray for the members
in every Branch in our combined Dioceses
AUGUST
August No Holy Communion Service in Christ Church Cathedral we pray for the members in every Branch in our combined Dioceses
- 9 August
Mary Sumner Day
SEPTEMBER
- 24 September - 25 September
Mothers' Union Annual Gathering
(The General Meeting ~ Belfast)
Service of Celebration ~ St. Anne's Cathedral, Belfast
Annual Gathering, ICC Belfast
More details to follow
NOVEMBER
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Base Violence
Mothers’ Union All-Ireland Vigils 2020
Mothers’ Union All-Ireland Vigils 2020
More information to follow
The window in the Chapel at Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin, which was given to the Mothers’ Union for their use